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Fuel pump nozzles at a Q8 gas station in Copenhagen, Denmark, March 9, 2026. Ritzau Scanpix/Sebastian Elias Uth via REUTERS
Mar 10, 2026

Back to the 1970s? Investors brace for return of stagflation

Investors brace for stagflation as Middle East conflict drives oil prices above $100, threatening inflation and economic growth worldwide.

Traders work on the floor at the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) in New York City, U.S., March 6, 2026. REUTERS/Brendan McDermid
Mar 10, 2026

Wall St ends higher as hopes of Iran war resolution offset inflation fears

Wall Street closed higher on hopes of a resolution to the Iran conflict, offsetting inflation fears amid rising oil prices and economic uncertainty in the US.

Cars line up at a gas station in Seoul, South Korea, March 9, 2026. REUTERS/Kim Hong-Ji
Mar 9, 2026

Oil prices hit highest since 2022 at more than $119 a barrel on Iran war

Oil prices hit over $119 per barrel, the highest since 2022, driven by supply cuts from major producers and tensions from the U.S.-Israeli war with Iran.

A view shows a pressure gauge near oil pump jacks outside Almetyevsk, in the Republic of Tatarstan, Russia July 14, 2025. REUTERS/Stringer
Mar 6, 2026

Iran war sends US crude futures up 12% a barrel

US crude oil futures surged more than 12% following Iran conflict and Strait of Hormuz closure, disrupting Middle East oil exports and tightening global supply.

The Wall street sign hangs outside the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) building on Tuesday following Monday’s broad sell off in New York City, U.S., March 11, 2025. REUTERS/Shannon Stapleton
Mar 6, 2026

Stocks slide as soaring oil prices and US job losses rattle markets

Stocks declined sharply as oil prices surged due to the US-Israel war with Iran and unexpected US job losses in February raised economic concerns and Fed rate cut hopes.

Traders work on the floor at the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) in New York City, U.S., March 5, 2026. REUTERS/Brendan McDermid
Mar 5, 2026

Wall Street closes down as Middle East fears push US oil up 8%

U.S. stocks declined amid Middle East tensions, pushing crude oil prices up 8.5% to $81 per barrel, raising inflation and Federal Reserve rate cut concerns.

3D-printed oil pump jacks, Iranian flag, and a rising stock graph appear in this illustration taken March 2, 2026. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration
Mar 5, 2026

Oil jumps more than 5% on supply concerns as Iran conflict widens

Oil prices jumped more than 5% due to escalating conflict between the U.S., Israel, and Iran, disrupting Middle East oil supplies and shipping routes.

Tankers are seen off the coast of the Fujairah, as Iran vows to close the Strait of Hormuz, amid the U.S.-Israel conflict with Iran, in Fujairah, United Arab Emirates, March 3, 2026. REUTERS/Amr Alfiky/File Photo
Mar 4, 2026

Gulf shipping crisis deepens as tankers stranded for fifth day, US sinks Iranian warship

Oil prices remain near multi-month highs as Middle East tensions disrupt energy flows, despite reports of potential US-Iran talks to end the conflict.

Federal Reserve Board Governor Stephen Miran speaks on "Regulations, the Supply Side, and Monetary Policy" during the Delphi Economic Forum Lecture event, at the National Gallery in Athens, Greece, January 14, 2026. REUTERS/Louisa Gouliamaki
Mar 4, 2026

Fed’s Miran: Risks from Iran conflict no reason to delay continued rate cuts – BBG TV

Fed Governor Stephen Miran says risks from the Iran conflict don't change the need for US rate cuts this year amid easing inflation and labor market concerns.

Flames rise from a gas flare at the Rumaila oil field, as the country cuts nearly 1.5 million barrels per day of output amid halted exports following the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, in Basra, Iraq, March 4, 2026. REUTERS/Essam Al-Sudani
Mar 4, 2026

Oil near multi-month highs on Middle East conflict, pares gain on report of US-Iran talks

Oil prices remain near multi-month highs as Middle East conflict disrupts flows, despite reports of US-Iran talks to end the war. Brent crude hits $81.67 per barrel.

Traders work on the floor at the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) in New York City, U.S., March 2, 2026. REUTERS/Brendan McDermid
Mar 3, 2026

Wall Street indexes end lower as Middle East conflict fans inflation fears

Wall Street indexes closed lower as the Middle East conflict escalates, raising concerns over inflation and energy prices amid volatile oil markets.

A drone view of a pump jack and drilling rig south of Midland, Texas, U.S. June 11, 2025. REUTERS/Eli Hartman/File Photo
Mar 3, 2026

Oil prices soar 6% to highest since 2024 as Middle East conflict widens

Oil prices surged about 6% to the highest since 2024 amid widening U.S.-Israel-Iran conflict disrupting Middle East energy shipments and production cuts.

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